[Jack Deth]

The Brother From Another Planet was one of John Sayles earliest directing efforts. Which put Joe Morton on the map as an escaped alien hiding out in Harlem. Very funny film!

Undercover Brother was a send up of the 1970s 'Blaxploitation' films turned on its head. Both films had their moments, but The Brother From Another Planet's were more memorable.

Check out either Across 110th Street from 1972. With Anthony Quinn, Yaphet Kotto, Tony Franciosa and many parts of forgotten Harlem as major characters.

Or Report To The Commissioner from 1975. Again with Kotto trying to determine why rookie cop, Michael Moriarty shot a female undercover cop while undoing its cover up.


Jack.

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[Kevmo]

I agree on “Report To The Commissioner”

I liked “3 days of the Condor” with Robert Redford. I’m not sure if it’s considered obscure. About time for a remake if not.

You know what I’d like to see?
A sequel to “Ferris Buehler’s Day Off” AND “Risky Business” — both kids end up at the same college, get in trouble, and get out of trouble with similar iconoclastic shenanigans.